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The UK's proposed AIFM reforms aim to create a more proportionate framework for emerging alternative investment fund managers. As these businesses evolve from proof-of-concept to institutional scale, they face increasingly complex questions around fund structuring, investor access, and long-term platform development that require sophisticated jurisdictional solutions.

Guernsey Finance serves as the official promotional body for Guernsey's international finance sector, operating as a collaborative initiative between government and industry stakeholders. The organization works to enhance Guernsey's global reputation and facilitate connections within the international financial services community.

Emerging asset managers face mounting pressure to demonstrate institutional-quality governance and robust operational infrastructure from day one. Guernsey and Jersey are increasingly being viewed not simply as fund domiciles, but as strategic platforms from which to build and scale investment management businesses. Industry leaders share insights on how the Channel Islands help bridge the gap between institutional expectations and commercial realities for growing firms.

Passion assets such as art, yachts, and fine wine present unique challenges for high-net-worth individuals, requiring careful balance between personal enjoyment and prudent wealth management. This article explores how ownership structures like trusts and foundations can address the complexities of storage, insurance, cross-border movement, and succession planning while preserving both financial value and family legacy. As generational wealth transfer accelerates and digital innovation reshapes luxury asset

Aaron Russell-Davison examines the resurgence of activity across the Middle East and its implications for Guernsey's established regional partnerships. As families navigate evolving wealth dynamics, he analyzes emerging patterns in succession planning, governance frameworks, and the restructuring of international wealth arrangements.

The Fund Foundry, Guernsey's industry-backed programme, is now accepting applications from first-time and emerging fund managers seeking to launch institutional investment funds. The initiative offers substantial financial support, mentoring, and access to Guernsey's funds ecosystem to help reduce the barriers faced by new managers entering the market. With backing from the island's funds industry and no programme fees or equity requirements, the programme represents a collaborative effort to support the ne

How are High Net Worth individuals' mobility patterns, digital innovation, and evolving work practices reshaping the landscape of international pension and savings plans? This panel discussion examines the transformative forces driving demand for International Pension Plans and their implications for both employers and globally mobile individuals.

Guernsey Finance serves as the official promotional body for Guernsey's international finance sector, operating as a collaborative initiative between government and industry stakeholders. The organization works to enhance Guernsey's global reputation and facilitate connections within the international financial services community.

When settlors think about protecting a vulnerable family member, whether a child prone to profligacy, an adult struggling with addiction or an elderly relative suffering cognitive decline, the instinctive response...

As parts of the Middle East gradually return to normalcy following recent challenges, international finance centers are reaffirming their commitment to the region. This piece explores how established jurisdictions are supporting wealth structuring, Sharia-compliant planning, and investment fund frameworks while preparing to reconnect through upcoming conferences and roadshows across the Gulf and Asia.